Running Rogue

In this episode, I start with an intro discussing two topics: 1. My recent interview with Kara and Adam Goucher for the Clean Sport Collective Podcast, episode #14. The link is below, but you can also find via most podcast distribution platforms.  2. Sifan Hassan's 1500m win at World Champs and what it means about how we should question out-of-this-world performances of any kind, including a name that you may not expect to hear from me on this topic. Then for our main discussion, starting at 22:25 into the episode, I breakdown race strategy for the Chicago and Toronto Marathons and give you notes on how to develop a pace strategy for these two races. While the strategy is pretty straight-forward, it is easier said than done. Listen in for all of my tips so that you can crush these races over the coming weeks! Clean Sport Collective Podcast, Episode #14: http://cleansport.libsyn.com/episode-14-kara-and-adam-goucher-on-the-4-year-bans-for-salazarbrown-for-doping-violations

Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) and I are back to recap World Champs events so far as well as preview the final 6 events through this weekend (including the men's steeple, women's 1500, women's 5K, men's marathon, men's 1500m and men's 10000). Plus, we give you updates on who is leading our prediction contest (hint: not me!).  In the intro, we also give initial reactions to the new of the Salazar 4-year ban. What do we think of the decision and how athletes are reacting at Worlds? One audio note: we had to record this episode online from two locations, and it caused some occasional background static in my audio feed for some reason. I don't think it has too much impact on the overall quality, but my apologies for the issue.  

With this episode, I fly solo to bring you updates on current events and then some of my top tips for the mental side of race day execution. On current events, we talk about the Boston registration cutoff and what I think about it, a few thoughts the World Champs so far, and of course the epic day at the Berlin Marathon where a world record almost went down. Then at 29 minutes, I turn to the mental side of race day preparation and execution, giving you 8 tangible strategies to put to put as you prepare for your fall race regardless of the distance. I give you 4 tips for pre-race and 4 for during-race. While personally I use all of these tactics, you might find only a handful resonate with you. If so, add them to your mental toolkit and then go smash your goals!

With this episode, Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) and I get together to preview and predict the World Track Championships coming up from Friday, 9/27 through Sunday, October 6th in Doha, Qatar.  We will split this preview into 2 parts, starting with distance finals for the first 6 distance events Friday through Tuesday. Then next week, we will recap the events so far and preview the final 6 events which will be taking place Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th.  In this episode, you can get our thoughts on the women's marathon, men's & women's 800m, women's steeple, men's 5K, and the women's 10K. Who will medal? Where do the US athletes have the best chance? Can Emma Coburn repeat as champion? And who predicts a US sweep in the women's 800?!? You can catch all of the action in the US on NBC and its affiliates. You can find the schedule and more info here: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2019/09/schedule-entries-results-for-2019-iaaf-world-championships/ The first event starts at midnight in Doha (5 pm EST) THIS Friday. Listen in. Watch. Be a fan.

In this episode, we jump right in with my returning guest - James Dodds - and bring back a concept that we used in episode #37. Running True or False? For this part 1 of this episode, we cover 6 different true/false statements, 3 each of James and Chris. The topics covered span the spectrum from training to goal setting to shoes, and I think you will find the discussion entertaining.  If you have a different opinion or would like to pose a true/false question to us for discussion in part 2, please send to chris@roguerunning.com. Also, stay tuned for my World Championship Preview episode with Johanna Gretschel which will go up mid week before the World Champs kick-off on Friday, Sept 27th.  

In the intro, we start with discussions of Woody Kincaid's top-5 US all-time 5K this past Tuesday on the Michael Johnson Track as well a new half marathon world record from Geoffrey Kamworor. Both very impressive. Then at 10:20 in, I bring in Brent Stein (from episode 126) to talk about the "what if's" of training. What if you have a bad workout? What if you miss a workout or run? What if you go on vacation? What if you get sick? What if you are managing an injury? For each, we talk about how to think about it within the moment and then how to bounce back from it so that you stay on track in training. There is no such thing as a perfect training cycle so in this episode we give you the tools to turn imperfect training into a big result on race day.

In this episode, we start with recaps of the 5th Ave. Mile and the Diamond League Final in Brussels. We talk about Jenny Simpson getting another win along with Old Man Willis. And... can you guess which athlete from Brussels I call BS on?!?  Then, I turn to listener questions covering the timing of prep races, the anatomy of a down week, training paces, using the McMillan Calculator and more.  If you have a question, please email me - chris@roguerunning.com - and I might just answer it on the podcast!  

In this Labor Day episode, Chris takes you through a host of recent news including: - His interview with Adam Goucher on clean sport + Adam's blog on #dreammaternity - The Diamond League Final in Zurich - Changes to the US Marathon Trials course in Atlanta - Results from the US 20K Champs Then at 46 minutes, he covers some general training/coaching tips that have been top of mind for him recently, including the summer grind, training paces, and how to think about the relative value/worth of your goals. Happy long weekend! Here are links to the podcast and blog with Adam: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-9-adam-goucher-4-time-ncaa-champion-and-olympian/id1466187704?i=1000447757470 http://www.karagoucher.com/guest-blogger/  

In this episode, we begin with a short Q&A with Valarie Neidig on her experience last year at Kara Goucher's Podium Retreat. As of the time of publishing this episode, there are still spots left for this year's retreat with Kara from October 18-20th. You can get more details and sign-up here: https://retreat.karagoucher.com/ I am told that you will not regret signing up if you can make it work for you! Then at 13:13 into the episode, we flip the script and bring on Sasha Gollish to interview me about my first 50-mile race on August 17th at the Squamish 50. We talk about my training and insecurities going into the race and then how the race itself went, plus bigger takeaways for the future. While I am generally not comfortable talking so much about my own pursuits, I do hope you find inspiration in my journey to completing this goal.     

In this episode, we bring back elite runner and 2:32 marathoner Sasha Gollish (previously on episodes 118 and 131) to discuss her recent injuries (ankle and foot). She talks about staying focused and sane through injury while also maintaining fitness and preparing for a comeback.  We discuss her cross training methods from the bike to the pool to the elliptical, including examples of workouts she did to provide intensity while staying off of her foot. Then, we talk how she is managing her return from injury to try to put herself in a good position for the NYC Marathon on November 3rd.  Interestingly, her approach to her return is more gradual and deliberate than you might expect, and I believe there are many lessons to be learned from Sasha's methods for those facing an injury. Also, here is a link to Sasha's blog about her workouts while injured and coming back from injury: https://sashagollish.wordpress.com/2019/08/18/some-workouts-for-coming-back-from-injury/